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Vertiv · 3 days ago

Manager, Engineering/R&D - Low Voltage UL Switchboard / Switchgear

Vertiv is a global critical infrastructure and data center technology company. The Manager, Engineering/R&D will develop and execute the R&D strategy, leading a team of engineers and researchers to ensure project success from concept through commercialization.

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Responsibilities

Identify new technologies, tools, and methodologies that can enhance product performance or reduce costs
Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Marketing, and Manufacturing teams to ensure seamless integration of R&D outcomes
Ensure compliance with industry regulations, quality standards, and intellectual property protections
Present progress, findings, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership
Track industry trends, competitor activity, and emerging innovations to inform R&D priorities
Lead the team assigned to the specific project
Develop reporting and tracking programs to assure the project is on target for schedule and cost
Identify key issues and drive decisions to ensure that the project does not slip. Identify key risks and have a contingency plan
Communicate with other managers, upper management, or outside vendors and other plants, as required
Responsible that the project is following the NPDI Process
To manage the development of new R&D products in the C&I and Data Center sectors for high profile and well-known global datacenter customers
Work in a multi-disciplinary engineering team on global products focusing on high-performance, cost-effective design and market leading innovation
To approve and review product documentation (CAD drawings, specifications, bills of material)
To meet objectives of cost, quality, environment and time of execution, achieving the best trade-off between market and internal customer needs
To analyze and resolve technical problems as regards products under his/her responsibility

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringR&D ManagementUL Standards KnowledgeProject ManagementFlexibleLeadershipTeam PlayerDetail-oriented

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering
At least 5 years of previous experience on similar projects
Good knowledge of electrical and/or mechanical principles are essential
Knowledge of electricity, physics, engineering and manufacturing processes
A high level of motivation combined with leadership abilities is required
Knowledge of technical norms and UL standards a plus
Competences: result-oriented, team player, careful to details, flexible
Availability to travel on request between South Carolina (base) and production facilities in Ireland

Company

Vertiv designs, builds and services critical infrastructure that enables vital applications for data centers and industrial facilities.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.24B
Key Investors
Starboard ValuePlatinum Equity
2022-10-20Post Ipo Equity
2020-02-10Post Ipo Equity· $1.24B
2020-02-10IPO

Leadership Team

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Giordano Albertazzi
Chief Executive Officer
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Peter Lambrecht
Vice President Sales EMEA
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